Thats where this article comes to the rescue.
So, lets get to the fixing process without wasting your time.
If you merge surpassing 30 rules in a rule folder, the result will be similar.
However, when the rules arent turned on or optimized improperly, they wont run automatically.
Then proceed to the following section.
Here are the methods to resolve Outlook rules not running on shared mail:
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And if you follow the techniques below, youll be able to do that easily.
Heres the procedure to add your shared mailbox account to the Outlook client:
Thats it.
Youve efficiently added a shared mailbox account to the Outlook client.
If theres any rule embedded inside the communal mailbox, that should run automatically after merging.
Check out the following solutions in case this tweak couldnt patch up the issue.
Also, check out our separate post ondisable Outlook deleting confirmation message.
But, with these tricks, youll be able to do so without any complicacy.
you might delete the previous rules if they are not running automatically.
Check out our separate post on how toview message headers in Outlook.
Verify the report and undo the irregularities you find on that report.
Note:You wont get the mail without having admin access to the exchanged mailbox.
Click onGet supportonce you land on the support page.
That will redirect you to the get help page.
Describe your problem within 250 words, and shortly, youll get a response from the Microsoft team.
Its necessary to set up a mailbox rule when that rule on the desktop client declines to function properly.
If you follow the steps as explained, Outlook rules will function automatically.
Its reasonable that some questions appeared on your mind after reading this article.
Check out the following Q&A section to clear out the confusion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do rules work on shared mailboxes?
Why are my Outlook 2010 rules not running automatically?
Launch Outlook > Go to Files > Rules & Alerts > Tick on the rules that are disabled.
From now on, outlook rules will function properly.
How do I set up an automatic reply for a shared mailbox in Outlook?
Login to OWE > Locate users > Active users > opt for user who can manage the mailbox.
Then go to configs > Automatic replies > set the reply.
Besides having fruitful results, a shared mailbox encounters massive drawbacks when inbox rules get messed up.
You wont face those difficulties if you implement the solutions that I explained here.
Then again, if anything feels complicated solving this weird scenario, Im just a comment away.
Feel free to ask anything relevant to this topic.
Till then, peace!
